Power Plant Operator Technician II

Calpine Corporation; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Calpine Corporation seeks an Operator Technician II to support the safe, efficient operation of our natural gas and geothermal power plants. This on-site role requires you to operate and monitor turbines, boilers, and auxiliary systems, while maintaining rigorous safety and environmental standards.

You will respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment issues, and document operating data to help drive reliability and grid stability in a team-based, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating plant equipment in industrial settings.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental standards.
• Ability to respond to alarms and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor turbines and boilers.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues.
• Document operating data and support maintenance.

Skills

Turbine operation

Boiler operation

Control systems

Alarms response

Tools

SCADA

DCS/Control panels

Job description

Calpine Corporation seeks an Operator Technician II to support safe, efficient, and reliable operation of our natural gas and geothermal power plants. In this on-site role, you will operate and monitor turbines, boilers, and auxiliary systems using field inspections and control systems, ensuring compliance with strict safety and environmental standards. You will respond to alarms, troubleshoot equipment issues, support maintenance activities, and document operating data. Working in a team-focused, data-driven environment, you will help drive operational excellence and contribute to Calpine’s cleaner energy and grid reliability mission.